Recaps for the week of December 12 - 16
Camila Banus as seen in "Days of Our Lives"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Quinn makes her best effort to push aside her jealous tendencies. Brooke confronts Eric about his treatment of Rick. Liam suggests alternate options for her future to Steffy as he tries to talk her out of accepting Quinn's offer. Eric's first day back in the office is met with joy until he makes an important announcement. Steffy comes to a final decision as to whether or not she will accept Quinn's offer. Eric insists on unity within his family and Forrester Creations. Eric takes a page from Quinn's book when it comes to manipulation. In order to get her mind off of Zende, Nicole finds a new role within Forrester Creations. Liam makes an emotional appeal to Eric to get him to understand that Quinn is manipulating him. Katie insists on not getting involved in Brooke's latest relationship drama.
Days of Our Lives
Nicole catches up with Eve, and the two discuss the hardships of losing loved ones. Chad has important news for Rafe about Stefano. Hattie asks for help, so Roman and Hope meet with her. Deimos questions Philip about Chloe while he's under the influence of truth serum. Later, Deimos lays out his theory about Chloe to a skeptical Brady. Steve and Paul update Sonny on the Hernandez case. Things get romantic between Steve and Kayla when he gives her an early Christmas gift. Derrick asks Paul if he has feelings for Sonny. Nicole is ready to move on with Deimos. Kate supports Adrienne through a rough time. Deimos tells Brady he's getting closer to the truth. Joey argues with Jade, but she soon develops serious pains. Abigail feels finally ready to tell Chad she's alive. Gabi is shocked by the conversation she overhears between JJ and Jennifer. Theo begins to wonder if Ciara has feelings for him. Abigail makes a move to get back Chad and Thomas.
General Hospital
Franco uses Kiki to get back at Tom Baker. Later, Franco holds Tom Baker at his mercy and he toys with him. Lulu gets some life-altering information. Sonny's indiscretions become known to Jason. In the spirit of the holidays, Carly makes a kind gesture. Finn is inspired. An unknown enemy haunts Port Charles. Ava continues to be suspicious of Alexis. Maxie is set on uncovering Sam's secret. Laura offers Lulu motherly advice. Dante has reservations about Charlotte. Lulu spends a day bonding with Charlotte. Finn risks everything to try to save Hayden. Nina cautions Valentin about Lulu.
The Young and the Restless
Lauren tells Michael that holiday sales are down at Fenmore's. Later, Chelsea turns down Lauren's offer to carry Chelsea 2.0 exclusively at Fenmore's. Michael tries to convince Phyllis to fight for her relationship when she confides in him that she feels Jack is done with her for good. Lily isn't pleased with Cane's enthusiasm for his female physical therapist. Cane reminds Lily that she pushed him to meet with the physical therapist. Nick declines Victor's offer of a job at Newman. Billy confronts Jack about the eviction notice he sent to Brash & Sassy and he asks his brother not punish Victoria for things Billy did. Billy refuses when Victoria offers to ask Victor for office space. Later, Billy and Victoria share a close moment as they take their kids to visit Santa. Jack insists he needs the office for Jabot when Ashley accuses him of evicting Brash & Sassy for personal reasons. Jack tells Ashley she should get used to it when she notes her brother's ruthlessness.
Q: I've recently started watching "Bones" reruns, but a lot of the storylines seem to mirror the original "CSI." Which came first? Do they share writers or anything?
You may be on to something there. I can't speak to specific plots, since both shows have produced hundreds of episodes over their combined 26 years on television, but they both shared a pretty significant behind-the-scenes figure: Josh Berman.
Berman served as a producer and writer for several years on both "Bones" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." In fact, he was part of the team that created "CSI" back in 2000.
Dr. Ken, on ABC
Determined to show her Welltopia co-workers her fun side, Allison (Suzy Nakamura) decides to throw an office Christmas party in this new holiday episode. However, Ken (Ken Jeong) would rather just unwind, and not have to think about work.
Holiday television: Celebrate the season with star-studded specials
Howie Mandel, Mel B, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum and Simon Cowell as seen in “America’s Got Talent”
The Great American Baking Show, on ABC
As visions of sugar plums dance in children's heads, some of the nation's most talented bakers go head to head in a culinary competition in this new episode. Co-hosts Nia Vardalos and Ian Gomez lead the bakers through a series of challenges designed to test various skills.
Q: Who's the actor who plays Sherlock's brother in "Elementary"? He looks familiar to me, but I can't figure out why.
If you're one of the (relatively) few people who saw the 2011 historical drama "Anonymous," you'll remember Rhys Ifans as the leading man, playing the Earl of Oxford. If you didn't see it, you probably remember him as The Lizard in "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012).
Sadly (for his prestige level), it's more likely you remember him from "The Amazing Spider-Man," which was a huge hit, while "Anonymous" was a flop.
Star, on Fox
Jude Demorest stars as Star, a young woman who sets out to become a singing sensation alongside her sister, Simone (Brittany O'Grady), and her bestie, Alexandra (Ryan Destiny), in this premiere. Queen Latifah and Benjamin Bratt also star in the new drama.
The Voice, on NBC
After weeks of intense competition, the remaining vocalists find out which performer wins the lucrative recording contract in this season finale. Carson Daly hosts, while Adam Levine, Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys and Blake Shelton mentor the contestants.
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer, on CW
CW has holiday fun for the whole family with an animated special about a grandmother who mysteriously disappears. Based on the hit song, the special tells the story of a boy named Jake, who searches for his missing grandmother and tries to prove that Santa Claus is real.
